Overview

• Europe led three of the four morning foursomes as the matches reached the turn, cooling the home side’s early momentum.
• Bryson DeChambeau launched a 344-yard opening drive and, with Justin Thomas, won the first hole to give the U.S. an initial spark.
• The first-tee atmosphere was notably disjointed and quieter than expected, with one of the loudest reactions coming when beer stands opened at 9 a.m.
• Fans faced extra screening tied to the anticipated visit by President Donald Trump, contributing to slower entry and delayed arrivals around the grandstand.
• Europe arrived with the core of its Rome-winning lineup intact, with Rasmus Hojgaard the lone newcomer on a largely unchanged team.